physical ability

ˈfɪzɪkəl əˈbɪləti

physical abilities

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Definition of physical ability - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

fitnesscapacity to perform physical tasks

His physical ability allowed him to excel in sports.
Her physical ability was evident during the marathon.
Physical ability tests are required for the job.

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Expressions with physical

get physical

engage in physical activity or exercise

I need to get physical to stay healthy.

do physical activity

engage in exercise or sports

She likes to do physical activity every morning.

physical address

exact location of a building or place in the real world

Please send the package to my physical address, not my post office box.

physical attraction

attraction based on appearance or bodily characteristics

Their physical attraction was undeniable, sparked by mere sight.

physical break

pause from physical activity

After the marathon, he needed a physical break to recover.

physical condition

state of the body or its functions

Her physical condition improved after regular exercise.

Expressions with ability

learning ability

speed at which one learns new things

His learning ability allowed him to quickly master the new software.

natural ability

inherent capacity to perform

His natural ability in mathematics is impressive.

language ability

skill of a person in using one or more spoken or written languages

Her language ability improved quickly after she moved abroad.

magical ability

capacity or skill to do supernatural acts through magic

In the story, her magical ability grows stronger each year.

mental ability

capacity to learn or understand information

Her mental ability helped her excel in school.

the best of one's ability

maximum effort or skill one can apply

She completed the project to the best of her ability.

executive ability

skill in managing people or projects successfully

She was promoted because of her strong executive ability.

ability counts for little here

exp.

skills are not important in this situation

In this company, ability counts for little here.

proven ability

ability shown by past results or clear evidence

She got the role because of her proven ability to lead teams.

to the utmost of one's ability

adv.

using all skills and effort possible

She worked to the utmost of her ability.

Terms with physical ability included in their meaning

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long reach

physical ability

ability to extend arm or object far forward

sense of balance

physical stability

ability to maintain physical equilibrium

sense of smell

intuition

intuitive ability to perceive non-physical things

top form

peak ability

state of peak physical or mental ability

freedom of movement

mobility

ability to move without physical restrictions

permanent disability

medical

long-lasting physical or mental loss of ability that is not expected to improve

penetrating

adj.

physical ability

able to pierce or enter deeply

the spirit is willing

exp.

limitations

desire exists but physical ability is lacking

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French:capacité physique, ...
German:körperliche Fähigkeit, ...
Italian:abilità fisica, ...
Spanish:capacidad física, ...
Portuguese:habilidade física, ...
Chinese:体能, ...
Japanese:身体能力, ...
Arabic:قُدْرَة بَدَنِيَّة, ...
Hebrew:יְכֹלֶת גּוּפָנִית, ...
Russian:физическая способность, ...
Ukrainian:фізична здатність, ...
Hindi:शारीरिक क्षमता, ...
Bengali:শারীরিক সক্ষমতা, ...
Catalan:capacitat física, ...
Czech:fyzická schopnost, ...
Danish:fysisk formåen, ...
Dutch:fysieke bekwaamheid, ...
Greek:σωματική ικανότητα, ...
Hungarian:fizikai képesség, ...
Khmer:សមត្ថភាពរាងកាយ, ...
Korean:신체 능력, ...
Persian:توانایی جسمی, ...
Polish:zdolność fizyczna, ...
Portuguese (BR):habilidade física, ...
Romanian:abilitate fizică, ...
Swedish:fysisk förmåga, ...
Thai:ความสามารถทางกาย, ...
Turkish:fiziksel yetenek, ...
Vietnamese:khả năng thể chất, ...

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